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BearSpray
Shack

BearSpray
Shack

Hassle free 24/7 rental machines, conveniently located, making it super duper easy to rent bear spray for ONLY the days you need it–all at a price that won’t  attack your wallet.

Rentals start as low as $10.

Locations

Locations around Glacier
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Glacier National Park

Locations around Yellowstone
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Yellowstone National Park

Bear Spray Rental Kiosk

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How it Works

Bear Spray Shack is similar to your favorite red movie rental box but for bear spray. You can rent AND return our Mace bear spray canisters straight at the rental machine. We geek out on technology, and the programing behind Bear Spray Shack validates that every canister rented will be un-sprayed, at full volume, and safe for re-distribution.

We’ve coded out human error with our rental machines by using machine vision, scales, and our figurative secret ingredient: technology that identifies if the canister has been sprayed before it even gets weighed. This three-step validation process is what makes us different than anyone else on the market.

Our moms think we’re geniuses, but we just think we’re making the safest, most reliable and affordable option on the market.

Walk-up Rentals

For the free spirited and the spontaneous ‘outdoorsy’ people who fly by the seat of their hiking pants, answer when nature calls them unexpectedly, and don’t take life too seriously–unless in this case it’s yours.

Any Location Drop Off

Multiple 24/7 Shack locations means returning your can of bear spray has never been easier. Even if you’re out exploring nature from dusk to dawn, you can conveniently return your rental to any location, any time.

Coming 2025 - Online Reservations

For the practical, precise humans that are uber responsible. The salt-of-the-earth, used to ordering ahead types of ‘outdoorsy’ people.

Don’t Skip the BS

Rentals start as low as $10.

OUR SHACK HAS YOUR BACK

Bear Safety

When it comes to preserving your safety, peace of mind, and outdoor wildlife playgrounds at large, we believe that arming yourself with bear spray shouldn’t be a complicated or costly process.

Be Bear Aware

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West Yellowstone Shack

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How To Use
Bear Spray

If you’re not sure where to start with bear spray, we’ve got some tips and a step-by-step guide for how to use it that will make your life a lot easier—and maybe even save it!

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  • We’re not going to name and shame where we acquired these cans, but they did come from an entity that is known to give out free cans of bear spray. . Giving out the details of how we got these will give away too much. So let’s just assume we at Bear Spray Shack are masters of stealth (and not two 30-somethings that can trip while sitting), and using our stealth we were able to get these cans pulled and are able to use this as a lesson. . If you do go the route of getting free bear spray, KNOW HOW TO EXAMINE IT! Any bear spray that shows ANY signs of being sprayed should not be trusted with your life. Promptly recycle it, or put it in the trash. . Cans only have 5-9 seconds (depending on size) of spray time, and spraying a can for only one or two of those seconds can not only reduce the time you get, but also can drastically reduce the distance it’ll spray. . And yes, doing a “quick test spray” falls into the above. If you spray a can, for any length of time, for any reason, and during any astrological star sign, it you compromised the can and need to discard it. DO NOT pass it on and risk the next persons life. . This is where rental companies like ours come in. We inspect every can, every time it comes back with absolutely no exceptions. And with our unique machine based approach, our inspection process is not open to interpretation, or distraction by TikTok videos (our machines prefer Instagram). This means you can trust that the can we give you is as safe as a can straight off the shelf and for a fraction of the cost and hassle; even if it is a little banged up. But we don’t judge based on looks. . If you have any questions feel free to comment below or email us. You can find our contact info on our website. . Be safe, and happy hiking!
  • Don’t forget to take your bear spray for hikes to beautiful waterfalls. They really love taking in the view.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Bear Spray Shack met the biggest celebrity there is! Smokey Bear! I think this means we’re officially (see: not even close to officially) Smokey approved!
  • Seems like every time we are servicing our machines we get these questions, and we LOVE IT! We love that people are curious about us and this super novel idea. It's your stoke that keeps us going! (and our paying customers... bills aren't paid with stoke, sadly) . What most people don't know is it is literally just two people at this company handling everything... Not too shabby eh? . Got any more questions? Hit us up in the comments!
  • Huckleberries can make up to 15% of a bears diet. Imagine how grumpy you'd be if someone barged in and started picking at 15% of YOUR food. . Be bear aware out there when picking huckleberries. . 1. Make noise while picking to let bears know you're around. 2. Bring a friend! Groups are statistically safer than individuals. 3. BE AWARE!! Never stop checking your surroundings for bears or bear signs. 4. Don't go at dusk or dawn. These are the times bears are most active. 5. Carry bear spray! Know how to use it, and don't be afraid to use it! You have a 98% chance of being uninjured in a bear encounter if bear spray is used. Those odds go down to 56% if using a firearm. 6. Don't hoard all the berries for yourself. This isn't about being bear safe, this is just about not being rude.
  • We get asked a lot “where do I return?” … Well … Where do you WANT to return? Any of our kiosks can be used to return a can from any other kiosk. Going from Yellowstone to Glacier? Don’t want to rent twice in two different towns? Then don’t! The Shack has your back!!